Junior Communications Product Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Create promotional and educational materials related to healthcare, including fact sheets, flyers, toolkits, and campaign content for both internal and external audiences.

• Collaborate with clinical and subject matter experts to draft audience-focused messaging that ensures accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and compliance with plain-language and health literacy standards.

• Develop digital assets such as graphics, infographics, and data visualizations for program reports, dashboards, presentations, and stakeholder communications.

• Establish and oversee a production schedule for all communications materials; monitor timelines for deliverables and coordinate internal reviews in alignment with the content calendar.

• Ensure that all materials comply with federal agency branding guidelines and Section 508 accessibility standards; produce final deliverable files in both editable and PDF formats.

• Assist in the creation and upkeep of a Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan along with a Content Calendar across various program workstreams.

• Facilitate communication across program offices to maintain consistent messaging regarding objectives, progress, and results.

• Help prepare executive briefing packages and monthly leadership progress reports for senior government stakeholders.

• Maintain version control over communication artifacts, branding asset libraries, and compliance documentation in line with federal information security and data management requirements.

• Treat sensitive program information with discretion, adhering to relevant federal agency data governance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Public Health, Marketing, Graphic Design, English, or a closely related discipline.

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to manage sensitive government information in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

• Proven ability to write clearly and professionally for diverse audiences while paying attention to health literacy and plain-language guidelines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables simultaneously.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a hybrid remote team across various stakeholder groups.

• Preferred:

• Previous experience or coursework in public health communications, health literacy, or outreach focused on federal/military contexts.

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and federal communications or branding requirements.

• Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva for Enterprise) or data visualization tools.

• Background in producing digital assets, infographics, or visual communications for healthcare, nonprofit, or government clients.

• Familiarity with content calendars, editorial workflows, or communications production schedules.

• Experience supporting or working within a federal health agency or VA/DoD environment.

• Understanding of health promotion, awareness campaign development, or trauma-informed messaging principles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability/Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Health Savings Account

• Unlimited Paid Time Off / 11 Federal Holidays Off

• 401k